2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1063871317 DDS
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CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS

Dentist in AVONDALE, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
371
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87

What the federal data shows

CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS filed 371 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in AVONDALE, Arizona.

371
Part D claims, 2023

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CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

371 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/15/2016

NPI 1063871317

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

371 326% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Dentist share within Arizona

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 1619 N DYSART RD STE 105, AVONDALE, AZ, 85392, with a listed phone of (623) 688-5596. NPI 1063871317 was issued on 02/15/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWARD most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 371 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1619 N DYSART RD STE 105
AVONDALE, AZ 85392

Provider Details

NPI 1063871317
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/15/2016

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

371
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
373
Total Day Supply
1,947
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
91 (24.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 71, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ibuprofen
107
Amoxicillin
76
Lorazepam
50
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
47
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
27
Clindamycin Hcl
16
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dentist Overview

How CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS's 371 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOWARD.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS's specialty?
CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in AVONDALE, Arizona. Credentials: DDS.
How much does CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS wrote 371 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
Where is CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS located?
CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS is located at 1619 N DYSART RD STE 105, AVONDALE, AZ, 85392. Phone: (623) 688-5596.
What is CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS's NPI number?
CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063871317, issued on 02/15/2016.
Does CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS had 91 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.5%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibuprofen, Amoxicillin, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS accept Medicare?
CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 371 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS's credentials?
CHERYLL HOWARD, DDS's NPI is 1063871317 with credentials DDS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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